Tiffany Grandstaff

Tiffany Grandstaff is an accomplished communications professional currently serving as the Executive Director of Communications at the University of California, Berkeley Library. Here's a comprehensive overview of her career and background:

Education and Early Career

Tiffany holds a BA in Journalism & Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a concentration in visual communication.1 Her career in journalism began with roles as a designer at several prominent newspapers, including The Charlotte Observer, The News & Observer in Raleigh, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.1

Professional Experience

Bay Area News Group

Before joining UC Berkeley, Tiffany had a distinguished career at the Bay Area News Group:

• Managing Editor for Presentation: Oversaw visual communication strategy for over 25 publications, including the San Jose Mercury News, Contra Costa Times, and Oakland Tribune.1
• Design Director: Held this role for three years before her promotion to Managing Editor.1

San Jose Mercury News

• Design Director: Led the design team at this major Bay Area newspaper.1

UC Berkeley Library

• Director of Communications: Appointed to this role in July 2016.1
• Executive Director of Communications: Promoted to this position in January 2024.3

In her current role, Tiffany leads a team of communicators, providing services to all units of the Library.1 She is also a member of the UC Berkeley Library Cabinet, which sets policies and makes high-level strategic and operational decisions for the Library.2

Skills and Expertise

Tiffany's background demonstrates expertise in:

• Visual communication strategy
• Journalism and mass communication
• Design direction and management
• Team leadership in media and academic settings

Her diverse experience in both journalism and academic library communications makes her well-suited for her current leadership role at UC Berkeley's Library.